This summer, participation in Birthright Israel trips from the U.S. and Canada has decreased by half compared to last year, with around 5,000 to 6,000 participants signed up.

The author reflects on their Jewish upbringing and the impact of a conflict between their passion for baseball and the requirement to attend Confirmation class in high school, showing lingering resentment towards their parents for forcing them to leave baseball practices for class.

Parents of young Jewish adults are grappling with their children's decisions to participate in Birthright Israel trips despite concerns about safety.

A Jewish professional reflects on an impactful trip to Israel with Birthright, where professionals from various Jewish organizations, including Hillel, Chabad, and advocacy groups, came together for a week of shared learning and unity in the wake of a national tragedy.

This text highlights the resilience and joy of the Jewish people amidst challenging times.

Participants on Birthright Israel trips during the recent conflict in Israel found their visit to be a unique and invigorating experience.

Philanthropy played a crucial role in the response to the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Birthright Israel, the organization that offers free educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults, has announced that it will resume its trips in January 2024 after suspending them due to the war with Hamas.

A survey conducted by Brandeis University assessed the experiences of nearly 2,000 Jewish college students at 51 U.S. schools with significant Jewish populations.

The chair of the board of Birthright Israel Foundation, Phil de Toledo, describes his recent solidarity mission to Israel in the aftermath of the war.

The article proposes the idea of a "Prep Year in Israel" program for American Jewish high school graduates, similar to the gap year programs in Israel for Orthodox and rabbinical students.

An investigation into Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman, who was suspended by the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) in 2000, has raised questions about whether the CCAR covered up his sexual misconduct and allowed him to continue serving in Jewish leadership roles for two decades.

Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the passing of Israel's Nation-State law, officially declaring Israel as a Jewish state, noting its symbolic significance more than practical impact.

Prof. Leonard Saxe, an expert on Birthright Israel, discusses the program's exceptional success in bringing young Diaspora Jews to Israel with host Gilad Halpern.

Participants on a Birthright Israel trip experienced a memorable night at a Bedouin tent in Kfar Hanokdim, owned by Israeli Jews but operated by Bedouins.